By Satoshi Sugiyama TOKYO (Reuters) -Japanese household spending unexpectedly fell in April, government data showed on Friday, as consumers tightened their purse strings in the face of higher prices.
Gamers line up for Nintendo Switch 2 on launch day
Gaming fans queued up for the launch of Nintendo's Switch 2 on Thursday amid pent-up demand for the more powerful next-generation gaming device. Ohi had missed out in other lotteries and had come from ...
Justice Department moves to confiscate $7.7 million of allegedly stolen crypto as North Korean IT workers infiltrate U.S. companies
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) wants to confiscate $7.7 million worth of cryptocurrency seized in connection with an alleged scheme to launder money on behalf of the North Korean government. The ...
Trump Org Applies For Sweeping Trademark Covering Items From Crypto Wallet To Virtual Cologne
The Trump Organization’s February trademark application covers dozens of potential digital products, including simulated limo rides, virtual footwear and virtual reality games.
Why Crypto Investors Are Absolutely Terrified Right Now
The NYC torture scheme was just the latest example of a “wrench attack,” where a thief employs brutal physical violence in order to gain access to a target’s virtual cryptocurrency stashes. The phrase ...
Needham Bank reaches $212M deal to acquire Merrimack Valley bank that had suffered from bad crypto bet
The acquisition of BankProv is the first for Needham since it raised around $400 million through an initial public offering at the end of 2023.
Trump Crypto Feud Heats Up With Cease-and-Desist Letter
Tensions between the competing factions of Donald Trump’s ever-growing crypto empire are ramping up, with a company owned in part by the president’s sons sending a cease-and-desist letter to the ...
Circle Founder Is a Billionaire as Crypto Firm Jumps After IPO
Circle Internet Group Inc. co-founder Jeremy Allaire saw his fortune surge to more than $1.9 billion Thursday after the company’s stock tripled in its first day of trading.
Crypto ‘kidnap’ mystery deepens as sources say alleged victim’s parents ‘received texts’ and didn’t know anything was wrong
Michael’s phone and his parents exchanged messages on WhatsApp,” said a source, although they pointed out it was possible the alleged kidnappers had been sending the messages so as not to raise ...
TryHard Holdings Seeks $7 Million IPO On High Valuation And Thin Capitalization
Given TryHard’s declining topline revenue, swing to net loss, significant risks and excessive valuation expectations, my outlook is to Avoid the THH IPO. Read the full stock analysis here.
Wall Street Embraces Crypto: 4 IPO Listings In 7 Months
Discover how 2025 became the breakout year for crypto IPOs as Circle, eToro, Galaxy and others lead the charge in taking digital assets to Wall Street.
Officials can help but ‘it’s up to you to get the business’
Luxembourg diplomats and executives tackled Osaka, lessons learned from their own international expansions and human rights in LuxTimes talk ...
This Is How Much Trump Has Made From Crypto—So Far
The president’s crypto holdings are worth more than any single real estate asset in his portfolio, and even more than the combined value of Mar-a-Lago and Trump Tower.
What are stablecoins? Everything to know about the crypto being debated in Congress
Stablecoins are on the verge of going mainstream, analysts say, as a landmark regulatory bill makes its way through Congress.
Japan’s 30-year bonds rise as weak auction adds to pressure to curtail issuance
Japan's 30-year government bond prices rose after the weakest auction of the securities in more than a year added to pressure on the Ministry of Finance to reduce supply of super-long notes. The ...
At Bitcoin 2025, Crypto Purists and the MAGA Faithful Collide
Trump’s inner circle has taken over one of the biggest crypto conferences in the world—drowning out protests from diehard bitcoiners who believe their “nerd money” shouldn’t be political.